As the temperatures drop and colder weather sets in, beauty and skincare oils are creating a buzz, with one oil standing out: Black Acorn Oil. This powerhouse ingredient is taking the skincare industry by storm, and leading the charge is N8iV Beauty, a Native American-owned brand founded by Ruth-Ann Thorn. Infused with ancestral wisdom, their products celebrate the potent properties of acorn oil, a sacred ingredient harvested annually from Thorn’s tribal land.
N8iV Beauty is groundbreaking, being the first Native American-founded skincare brand to use acorn oil sourced from Indigenous land. This oil, revered for over 23,000 years in Native medicine, is rich in essential fatty acids that promote cell turnover and skin rejuvenation. Thorn’s Luiseño Payómkawichum heritage informs the brand’s commitment to honoring Indigenous plant medicine and preserving cultural traditions.
The brand’s product lineup includes transformative treatments for every skincare need. For daily hydration, the Daybreak Moisturizing Cream combines acorn oil, jojoba seed oil, and copper peptides to firm, revitalize, and nourish skin, making it an excellent primer. To target puffiness and dark circles, the Avéllaka Regenerative Eye Cream, inspired by the butterfly’s symbolism of transformation, uses Butterfly Pea Extract and Yaupon Holly to rejuvenate the under-eye area.
For cleansing, the Móomat Nutrient-Rich Cleanser incorporates seaweed and kelp to purify and hydrate, while the Móyla Moon Polish Exfoliant gently removes dead skin cells, leaving a luminous complexion. The Starlight Regenerative Serum and Starlight Regenerative Cream work together to target fine lines and boost skin elasticity, blending acorn oil, copper peptides, and plant stem cells for a radiant, youthful glow.
Protecting skin from environmental damage, the Timét Color-Correcting SPF 30 Sunscreen combines algae and cactus extracts with mineral-rich pigments for flawless sun protection without a white cast.
N8iV Beauty is more than skincare, it’s a tribute to Mother Earth and Indigenous knowledge. Ruth-Ann Thorn honors her heritage by crafting vegan, cruelty-free, and environmentally conscious products that embody balance, renewal, and natural beauty. Through these offerings, N8iV Beauty invites everyone to experience the transformative power of ancestral plant medicine while celebrating the wisdom of Indigenous cultures.
